At Least The Raptors Suck Too

[Extra Stout]

As we watch the Spurs decompose into Knicks West, we at least can take solace in the fact that this is all Kawhi Leonard’s fault. He totally screwed the franchise over. This is proven by seeing just how badly the Raptors are struggling this year following their losing him to free agency. I mean, if they were like 10-4 with a bunch of blossoming young talent, it might suggest that the Spurs’ struggle reflect something else, such as sclerotic, past-its-prime organizational leadership finally seeing all the player transaction, draft, and developmental failures of the past half-decade catch up to it.

But since the Raptors suck too, we know that’s not it. The Spurs are surely in good hands. This rough stretch is Kawhi Leonard’s fault. And Marcus Morris’s fault. And that the league just takes way too many 3’s and there’s no beauty to it anymore. And Lonnie Walker’s not being over himself. And Donald Trump. How can you possibly be concerned about the Spurs’ vanilla, intermittent-effort veterans, shaky young players, and replacement-level pet players with eight-figure contracts during this time in America’s history? It’s just basketball. Really, why should anyone anywhere be held accountable for poor job performance in the entertainment industry? It’s just whatever kind of entertainment it is.

People should just be able to rest on the laurels from accomplishments that happened a long tine ago and retire on their own terms whenever they feel like it. Everyone else should look at themselves and their role in their failure, except those in charge, because who are you to question them? What have you ever won?

And if you choose to question them anyway, good luck maintaining your livelihood when they take your access away.

Thank God the Raptors suck too. Or else we might have to admit that the fish rots from the head.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Raptors when healthy are a dark horse to go to the finals, not sure what you are smoking tbh

[DPG21920]

Hi, I’m DPG, punch and cookies are right over there. Thanks for coming.

[007nites]

Raptors when healthy are a dark horse to go to the finals, not sure what you are smoking tbh

It's a troll post.

[GAustex]

It's a troll post.
And a fine effort at that.

[Sugus]

And a fine effort at that.

Damn, is the bar for troll posts really that low here? :wakeup

[JeffDuncan]

Indeed, OP, you have concisely elucidated in a pithy utterance the operative amalgamation of process and results. I'll drink to that. A lot.

[ElNono]

C'mon sons, it's very fine sarcasm...

[GAustex]

C'mon sons, it's very fine sarcasm...
Says the troller praising the troller

[Prose]

raptors are good at least they try things

[Mirrornick]

Siakam is a super star

[slick'81]

Siakam is a super star


And raptors fans think hes already better then derozan

[DPG21920]

And raptors fans think hes already better then derozan

He is

[SAGirl]

Needed the blue font for some guys.

But yeah who would have thought Raptors traded Derozan and haven’t missed his scoring. :drunk

[slick'81]

He is

No doubt

[KimmyGib]

Yup. Spurs would be struggling right now even with Leonard. Can you imagine the drama around here with the team playing the way they are while super-maxed Kawhi misses games left and right with his load management shit? Good riddance. Overrated at this point, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Where’s that sniffer exstatic with his “Raptors are in worst shape post Kawhi than the Spurs are,” take?

[DPG21920]

Where’s that sniffer exstatic with his “Raptors are in worst shape post Kawhi than the Spurs are,” take?

I thought they would be too. I am surprised Siakam has made this big of a leap, OG looked like a bust but is now showing signs of solid play and Gasol/Lowry still making an impact. I thought they would really struggle.

[EasyMoney]

The Raptors have been a great regular season team for many years now. They are going to miss having a closer in the playoffs. They will lose if they have to face Boston, Philly, or Milwaukee.

[duncan2k5]

The Raptors have been a great regular season team for many years now. They are going to miss having a closer in the playoffs. They will lose if they have to face Boston, Philly, or Milwaukee.

true...but thats how teams build for the future...put players on the court that compliment each other...establish a focal point (siakam right now)...and either wait for a closer in free agency, trades, or the draft...we on the other hand do the complete opposite...we get ppl who dont compliment each other...dont play our young assets, dont make trades...and throw up our hands at the cards we have been dealt as if we arent the dealer

[james evans]

true...but thats how teams build for the future...put players on the court that compliment each other...establish a focal point (siakam right now)...and either wait for a closer in free agency, trades, or the draft...we on the other hand do the complete opposite...we get ppl who dont compliment each other...dont play our young assets, dont make trades...and throw up our hands at the cards we have been dealt as if we arent the dealer
Well that's what happens when there are no checks and balances in an organization. When 1 man's word runs shit, who is he to answer to? Does anyone really believe everything doesn't go through popovich at this point? Can you imagine a board room meeting with 7 or more people all deciding to put $100 million into Gasol and Mills?

[the golden era]

Well that's what happens when there are no checks and balances in an organization. When 1 man's word runs shit, who is he to answer to? Does anyone really believe everything doesn't go through popovich at this point? Can you imagine a board room meeting with 7 or more people all deciding to put $100 million into Gasol and Mills?
this is a really interesting observation in that it has BEEN the spurs way for decades but the club has begun the transition away from this style already, which will become even more transparent when they move LMA/ddr and pop hands over the clipboard after the season

[DMC]

As we watch the Spurs decompose into Knicks West, we at least can take solace in the fact that this is all Kawhi Leonard’s fault. He totally screwed the franchise over. This is proven by seeing just how badly the Raptors are struggling this year following their losing him to free agency. I mean, if they were like 10-4 with a bunch of blossoming young talent, it might suggest that the Spurs’ struggle reflect something else, such as sclerotic, past-its-prime organizational leadership finally seeing all the player transaction, draft, and developmental failures of the past half-decade catch up to it.

But since the Raptors suck too, we know that’s not it. The Spurs are surely in good hands. This rough stretch is Kawhi Leonard’s fault. And Marcus Morris’s fault. And that the league just takes way too many 3’s and there’s no beauty to it anymore. And Lonnie Walker’s not being over himself. And Donald Trump. How can you possibly be concerned about the Spurs’ vanilla, intermittent-effort veterans, shaky young players, and replacement-level pet players with eight-figure contracts during this time in America’s history? It’s just basketball. Really, why should anyone anywhere be held accountable for poor job performance in the entertainment industry? It’s just whatever kind of entertainment it is.

People should just be able to rest on the laurels from accomplishments that happened a long tine ago and retire on their own terms whenever they feel like it. Everyone else should look at themselves and their role in their failure, except those in charge, because who are you to question them? What have you ever won?

And if you choose to question them anyway, good luck maintaining your livelihood when they take your access away.

Thank God the Raptors suck too. Or else we might have to admit that the fish rots from the head.

Underrated exegesis of the Spurs situation >> Timvp's efforts tbh

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Needed the blue font for some guys.

But yeah who would have thought Raptors traded Derozan and haven’t missed his scoring. :drunkBlue front is dumb. It defeats the purpose of being sarcastic.

[rasuo214]

The Raptors have a competent front office and coaching staff, their undrafted free agents are very capable players and their 1st round picks have blossomed.

[ElNono]

Says the troller praising the troller

lighten up Nancy

[Yogatti]

Raptors when healthy are a dark horse to go to the finals, not sure what you are smoking tbh

you seriously didn't get the post? :rollin

Amuseddaysleeper = low IQ

[TheGreatYacht]

DeRozan leaves their team and they look even better. Damn, just like the Rudy Gay curse. Thankfully we have both! Let’s go PATFO!

[SAGirl]

Blue front is dumb. It defeats the purpose of being sarcastic.
I was also being sarcastic... see?

[DPG21920]

Hi, I’m DPG, punch and cookies are right over there. Thanks for coming.

Feel like this was gold and no recognition